Explain the kidney's role in water conservation. How much water is reabsorbed (by following other reabsorbed substances) by osmosis? How much water does the nephron loop and collecting duct have to be "tricked" into reabsorbing? How exactly does that work? How do hormones control this process? What effect does alcohol have?

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Q: Why is excretion important in order to achieve osmotic balance?

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Q: Describe the transfer of water and solutes during urine formation.

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